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Episode 82 of "The Juan Hernandez Podcast" is now online! This episode was recorded with Bryan Salazar. We discuss his current job as an archivist for the University of Houston-Downtown, previous experience and education, and much more.

EVEN MORE about this episode!What happens when life as you know it is shattered in an instant? In this powerful episode, Dr. Liza Barros-Lane shares her deeply personal journey through young widowhood after the sudden loss of her husband, Brent Lane. Blending personal experience with professional insight as a social work professor and founder of The Young Widowhood Project, Dr. Liza exposes the hidden struggles young widows face — from grief and parenting through trauma to navigating new love while honoring past bonds.We dive into intuitive premonitions, the complex emotions of "widow's fire," and the societal pressures to "move on" too soon. Through raw storytelling and heartfelt reflections, Dr. Liza reveals how love, loss, identity, and resilience intertwine — offering a profound reminder that healing isn't about forgetting, but about carrying forward the love that remains.This episode invites you to rethink everything you thought you knew about grief, resilience, and the lifelong journey of healing.Guest Biography:Dr. Liza Barros-Lane is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Houston-Downtown. Her life took a profound turn when, just six months into her tenure, her husband tragically drowned, leaving her a widow at 36 with a young son. This personal loss reshaped her career, inspiring her to focus her research on the emotional and social challenges faced by young widows.Liza has published widely on the hidden struggles of premature widowhood in leading journals like Death Studies, OMEGA-Journal of Death and Dying, and the Journal of Loss and Trauma. She also founded The Young Widowhood Project, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and advancing research on this often-overlooked experience. Through her social media platform, @TheWidowedResearcher, Liza shares her work beyond academia, offering insight, connection, and hope to a broader audience.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Young Widowhood(0:11:30) - Intuitive Premonitions Before Tragedy(0:20:23) - Navigating Grief and Loss(0:26:57) - Parenting Challenges After Loss(0:36:59) - Facing Disenfranchised Grief and Past Lives(0:50:25) - Exploring Widowhood and Sexuality(0:56:02) - Surviving Traumatic Bereavement and Financial Stress(1:02:36) - Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Bereavement(1:07:10) - Therapy for Traumatic Grief and Bereavement(1:17:54) - Navigating Love and Loss After WidowhoodSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, April 24, 20254:20 pm: Steven Wilson, Senior Fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research joins the show for a conversation about the federal deadline to end DEI at public schools.4:38 pm: Major Steve Salas of the Utah Highway Patrol joins Rod and Greg to discuss the results of distracted driving crackdown that took place across the state earlier this month.6:05 pm: Dr. Paul Winfree, President and CEO of the Economic Policy Innovation Center joins the show to discuss his Wall Street Journal piece in which he says it is time to reform the Medicaid funding system and focus on those in need.6:38 pm: Adam Ellwanger, a Professor at the University of Houston-Downtown joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about his piece in American Greatness about Donald Trump's courage to fight.

Aux États-Unis, l'administration Trump poursuit sa politique d'expulsion à grande échelle. Des centaines de migrants accusés d'être membres de gangs ont ainsi été envoyés de manière expéditive dans une prison géante au Salvador. Partout dans le pays, les services de contrôle de l'immigration procèdent à des arrestations de migrants illégaux, d'autres voient leur statut de résident révoqué brutalement. À tel point qu'un climat de peur règne au sein de la communauté latino. Particulièrement au Texas où elle est très nombreuse. De notre correspondant à Houston,Devant l'université de Houston-Downtown, nous rencontrons Gladys, 21 ans dont 20 ans passés aux États-Unis. Mais elle n'a pas encore la nationalité puisqu'elle est née au Guatemala : « J'ai peur pour tous les sans-papiers. Ils vivent dans la peur. Les gens n'osent plus sortir dans la rue, quand on frappe à la porte, ils n'osent plus ouvrir de peur que ce soit la police de l'immigration. J'ai vu des gens emmener leur passeport ou la monnaie de leur pays d'origine sur eux au cas où ils se feraient expulser. » Et ces personnes planifient leur vie quotidienne comme si elles pouvaient être expulsées à tout moment. « Oui, à tout moment », confirme Gladys.Dans ce climat, on est surpris de la décontraction de Martin. « Je ne parle pas espagnol, lui pas très bien anglais, mais avec l'aide des mains, on arrive à se comprendre. » Cela fait 32 ans qu'il vend ses fruits et ses légumes sur ce marché de Houston, mais il n'a ni la nationalité américaine, ni de permis de résidence : «  Non, pas de carte verte. Je suis Mexicain. Il n'y a pas de problème ! Ça fait 32 ans que je suis ici, et je n'ai jamais eu de problème avec les services de l'immigration. »À lire aussiLes États-Unis mettent fin au statut légal de plus de 500 000 étrangers et leur ordonnent de quitter le paysPeur d'être arrêté à tout momentSur le parking du marché, Maria remplit son coffre. Elle a trois enfants, trois garçons. Eux ont la nationalité américaine. Pas elle. Alors le simple fait de sortir faire des courses est une source d'angoisse : « J'ai très peur. On ne sait jamais ce qui peut se passer en cas de contrôle routier. C'est très effrayant. Imaginer que je puisse être détenue alors que mes enfants sont à l'école, c'est… ». Elle s'arrête un instant puis reprend : « Le beau-père de mon frère a été arrêté la semaine dernière avec d'autres membres de sa famille. Et on ne sait rien, on ne peut même pas leur rendre visite. Ils sont seuls et personne ne sait ce qui va leur arriver. »Les papiers de Gladys sont en règle alors, elle joue parfois les éclaireurs : « J'ai une amie mexicaine qui m'a appelée un jour pour me demander d'aller voir si ICE [les services de contrôle de l'immigration, NDLR] était près d'un magasin. Je suis allée voir et c'était vrai : il y avait quatre voitures des services de l'immigration ! Les gens couraient de peur d'être arrêtés et expulsés. J'ai prévenu mon amie, et comme son appartement se trouve juste derrière ce magasin, elle n'a pas osé sortir de la journée. Elle n'est même pas allée travailler ce jour-là. »À lire aussiÉtats-Unis: l'administration Trump prive des milliers d'immigrés de la sécurité sociale en les déclarant morts

Aux États-Unis, l'administration Trump poursuit sa politique d'expulsion à grande échelle. Des centaines de migrants accusés d'être membres de gangs ont ainsi été envoyés de manière expéditive dans une prison géante au Salvador. Partout dans le pays, les services de contrôle de l'immigration procèdent à des arrestations de migrants illégaux, d'autres voient leur statut de résident révoqué brutalement. À tel point qu'un climat de peur règne au sein de la communauté latino. Particulièrement au Texas où elle est très nombreuse. De notre correspondant à Houston,Devant l'université de Houston-Downtown, nous rencontrons Gladys, 21 ans dont 20 ans passés aux États-Unis. Mais elle n'a pas encore la nationalité puisqu'elle est née au Guatemala : « J'ai peur pour tous les sans-papiers. Ils vivent dans la peur. Les gens n'osent plus sortir dans la rue, quand on frappe à la porte, ils n'osent plus ouvrir de peur que ce soit la police de l'immigration. J'ai vu des gens emmener leur passeport ou la monnaie de leur pays d'origine sur eux au cas où ils se feraient expulser. » Et ces personnes planifient leur vie quotidienne comme s'ils pouvaient être expulsés à tout moment. « Oui, à tout moment », ajoute Gladys.Dans ce climat, on est surpris de la décontraction de Martin. « Je ne parle pas espagnol, lui pas très bien anglais, mais avec l'aide des mains, on arrive à se comprendre. » Cela fait 32 ans qu'il vend ses fruits et ses légumes sur ce marché de Houston, mais il n'a ni la nationalité américaine ni permis de résidence :«  Non, pas de carte verte. Je suis mexicain. Il n'y a pas de problème ! Ça fait 32 ans que je suis ici, et je n'ai jamais eu de problème avec les services de l'immigration. »À lire aussiLes États-Unis mettent fin au statut légal de plus de 500 000 étrangers et leur ordonnent de quitter le paysPeur d'être arrêté à tout momentSur le parking du marché, Maria remplit son coffre. Elle a trois enfants, trois garçons. Eux ont la nationalité américaine. Pas elle. Alors le simple fait de sortir faire des courses est une source d'angoisse : « J'ai très peur. On ne sait jamais ce qui peut se passer en cas de contrôle routier. C'est très effrayant. Imaginer que je puisse être détenue alors que mes enfants sont à l'école, c'est… ». Elle s'arrête un instant puis reprend : « Le beau-père de mon frère a été arrêté la semaine dernière avec d'autres membres de sa famille. Et on ne sait rien, on ne peut même pas leur rendre visite. Ils sont seuls et personne ne sait ce qui va leur arriver. »Les papiers de Gladys sont en règle alors, elle joue parfois les éclaireurs : « J'ai une amie mexicaine qui m'a appelée un jour pour me demander d'aller voir si ICE [les services de contrôle de l'immigration, NDLR] était près d'un magasin. Je suis allée voir et c'était vrai : il y avait quatre voitures des services de l'immigration ! Les gens couraient de peur d'être arrêtés et expulsés. J'ai prévenu mon amie, et comme son appartement se trouve juste derrière ce magasin, elle n'a pas osé sortir de la journée. Elle n'est même pas allée travailler ce jour-là. »À lire aussiÉtats-Unis: l'administration Trump prive des milliers d'immigrés de la sécurité sociale en les déclarant morts

In this segment, Mark is joined by Adam Ellwanger, a professor of English at the University of Houston - Downtown and the Editor of The Peerless Review. His latest piece in Chronicles magazine is headlined, "A 'Controlled Neurosis': Trump's Theory on Communication". They discuss and more.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Adam Ellwanger, a professor of English at the University of Houston - Downtown and the Editor of The Peerless Review. His latest piece in Chronicles magazine is headlined, "A 'Controlled Neurosis': Trump's Theory on Communication". They discuss and more. Mark is then joined by Jeff Smith, a Former Missouri State Senator and the Executive Director of the Missouri Workforce Housing Association. They recap election night in St. Louis, Cara Spencer winning the Mayoral race over Tishaura Jones and much more. They wrap up the show with Dan Reardon on a preview of The Masters and the Audio Cut of the Day.

In Hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by St Louis' newest comptroller, Donna Baringer, who discusses her recent victory and more. Mark is then joined by Brian Kilmeade, the Co-Host of Fox & Friends, and the Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade and The Brian Kilmeade Show. They discuss Trump's decision to reduce tariff's to 10% for certain countries and spike China's to 125% as well as how the market is responding. He then breaks down how and when society began to lose their trust in the media. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Alex Rich joins Mark and the crew for his weekly appearance. They discuss a newer social media page that is catching attention in their use of payphones as an opportunity to say, "goodbye" to whatever or whomever they'd like. They later discuss the state of Alex's grass and Trump's latest executive order regarding water pressure. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Adam Ellwanger, a professor of English at the University of Houston - Downtown and the Editor of The Peerless Review. His latest piece in Chronicles magazine is headlined, "A 'Controlled Neurosis': Trump's Theory on Communication". They discuss and more. Mark is then joined by Jeff Smith, a Former Missouri State Senator and the Executive Director of the Missouri Workforce Housing Association. They recap election night in St. Louis, Cara Spencer winning the Mayoral race over Tishaura Jones and much more. They wrap up the show with Dan Reardon on a preview of The Masters and the Audio Cut of the Day.

On today's episode of the "What I Wish I Knew" podcast we sit down with Judge Matt Beasley. Judge Matt Beasley was born in Slidell, Louisiana and moved to The Woodlands in 1996 where he graduated from The Woodlands High School class of 2002. After graduating from the University of Houston-Downtown police academy, he was hired by Constable Tim Holifield as a Woodlands Patrol Deputy and later transferred to the Sheriff's Office where he worked for Sheriff Tommy Gage as a Detective before leaving to work for Commissioner James Noack as a project manager and later as Chief of Staff.Judge Beasley has served the community in many different capacities, Grogan's Mill Village Association Former Vice President, member of The Woodlands First Baptist Church and past master of Oak Wood Masonic Lodge #1444 and was appointed to serve the Grand Lodge of Texas as the District Education Officer. He also served as the secretary to the City of Oak Ridge North Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board of directors. Judge Beasley graduated with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Tarleton State University and is also a Certified Public Manager with the State of Texas through course work from the William P. Hobby center for public service at Texas State University.Since Judge Beasley's election in November 2018, he and his professional court staff have implemented new dockets to provide better access to the court including;-Criminal night court-Civil night court-Teen courtProviding more convenient times for the public to handle their cases has been a hallmark achievement for Judge Beasley and the court staff.It is the mission of the Justice of the Peace Court to serve the people of Montgomery County with professional and efficient administration of justice with integrity, fairness and respect.

In this episode, Dr. Richard Simonds, Assistant Professor of Social Work and the Director of the Financial Coaching and Economic Stability Lab in the College of Public Service at the University of Houston-Downtown discusses how values, goals, and emotions play into financial health. Host: Daniel Scholl, MA HCC Financial Coach Guest: Richard Simonds, Ed.D Assistant Professor of Social Work University of Houston - Downtown Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/financial-literacy-for-students/   https://www.uhd.edu/academics/public-service/center-public-service-community-research/financial-coaching-and-economic-stability-lab.aspx    #economics #behavioraleconomics #financialliteracy #budgets #values #moneygoals

Dr. Loren J. Blanchard is the President of University of Houston-Downtown. In his first year as President of the University, Dr. Blanchard launched the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan: A New Paradigm, which has student success as its number one priority. Since then, UHD has continued to make progress toward fulfilling each of the plan's goals through university-wide implementation and continuous monitoring.  Dr. Blanchard previously served as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs at California State University (CSU), the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the United States. Before CSU, he served as Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at Xavier University of Louisiana. Other past leadership positions include Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Multicultural Affairs at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and two roles within the University of Louisiana System: Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Vice President for Accreditation, Leadership & Accountability. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Blanchard holds a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology Education from Xavier University of Louisiana, a master's degree in Education from McNeese State University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Georgia. #drlorenjblanchard #uhd #president #grateful #tsc #gogetit  Chip Baker Social Media https://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

In this episode, Dr. Richard Simonds, Assistant Professor of Social Work and the Director of the Financial Coaching and Economic Stability Lab in the College of Public Service at the University of Houston-Downtown discusses the field of Behavioral Economics, and how we can use its concepts to improve our financial choices. Host: Daniel Scholl, MA HCC Financial Coach Guest: Richard Simonds, Ed.D Assistant Professor of Social Work University of Houston - Downtown Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/financial-literacy-for-students/   https://www.uhd.edu/academics/public-service/center-public-service-community-research/financial-coaching-and-economic-stability-lab.aspx    #economics #behavioraleconomics #financialliteracy

Our guests are Dr. Kristen Scarpato, a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Dr. Heather Honoré Goltz, a professor of social work at the University of Houston Downtown and a bladder cancer caregiver. The goal of this podcast is to give support and guidance to urologic cancer patients, their loved ones and their friends. Dr. Scarpato and Dr. Goltz talk about the psychosocial and emotional impact of a urologic cancer and review tips to help with the well-being and care of both patients and caregivers. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any topic section: 01:18 - Introduction 04:39 - Stages of urologic cancer journey 13:01 - Cancer treatment and the impact of family, work and way of life 19:28 - Coping methods and self-care tips for patients and caregivers 26:46 - Impacts of money on emotional and mental health 31:41 - Things that are not talked about during healthcare visit 34:17 - Final thoughts Funding and support provided by Astellas and Pfizer Oncology. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don't forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** September 25, 2024

*Trigger Warning* This convo contains brief mention of sexual abuse widows faced in history. (timestamp 27:05-28:13) Dr. Liza Barros-Lane is an assistant professor of social work at the University of Houston-Downtown. She brings her background as a young widow, therapist, and researcher to her examination of the hidden experiences of fellow young widows. She desires to bring social awareness to this population who are hidden in plain sight.  Connect with Dr. Liza: https://www.instagram.com/the_widowed_researcher/ Young Widowhood Project Current Studies Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode! I'd love to hear from you! Reach out via socials and let me know what you took away from this episode! Don't forget to hit the follow➕ button to never miss another episode!  If you are an energy worker, grief expert, or someone who has had a spiritual awakening after the loss of a loved one and would like to tell your story, I'd love to hear from you! Please send me an email (below) and let me know you would like to be a future guest! MyCrologi  (Use code ALYSE10 at checkout) https://mycrologi.com/?ref=2333 Intuitive Mini Readings!  https://www.intuitivelyalyse.com/products/p/mini-intuitive-reading REIGNITE Grief Support Container 2024 SignUp https://www.intuitivelyalyse.com/reignite-signup STILL REMAINS JEWELRY Https://stillreaminsjewelry.com Discount Code: Alyse10 NOVA CERAMICS Affiliate link 10% of your order! https://novaceramics.co/ALYSE10 Book a Reading or Energy Work session!: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=25029542 Let's Connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitively_alyse/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/IntuitivelyAlyse Email:  IntuitivelyAlyse@gmail.com Website:  https://www.intuitivelyalyse.com

Join us for a new episode of Torsion Talk, featuring a dynamic conversation between Ryan and guest Jasmin Capo, of Top Notch Garage Doors. They explore the essentials of crafting a strong personal brand, tackling entrepreneurial challenges, and optimizing social media for business growth. Hear Jasmin discuss her journey in developing a transparent and resonant brand using social media, alongside candid discussions on expanding her business and maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life. This episode is filled with practical advice and real-life experiences, providing valuable guidance for entrepreneurs and industry professionals looking to navigate their own paths to success. Whether you're looking to enhance your branding efforts or find encouragement in the stories of like-minded professionals, this discussion offers relevant and engaging content. **Key Highlights:** 1. **Sales Training Innovations:**    - Ryan announces the resumption of his door sales training, now streamlined into a one-day format to enhance efficiency without losing impact. The upcoming sessions are set to focus on technology sales and new door sales training. 2. **Summit Plans and Entrepreneurial Insights:**    - Exciting plans for a GDU summit in Puerto Rico in March 2025 are revealed, alongside discussions about potential guest speakers who have transformed challenges into multi-million dollar opportunities. 3. **Jasmin Capo's Branding Journey:**    - Jasmin shares her success in building a resonant brand around her garage door business, emphasizing the strategic use of social media and the importance of vulnerability and transparency in connecting with customers. 4. **Facing Business Challenges:**    - Jasmin discusses the hurdles of managing cash flow and transitioning from subcontractors to hourly employees, highlighting her proactive strategies to align with her company's values and improve profitability. 5. **Focus on New Construction and Repairs:**    - The conversation shifts to the importance of building relationships with builders and the viability of their businesses despite potential market fluctuations. 6. **Personal Growth and Expansion:**    - Jasmin and Ryan explore the significance of personal development, self-care, and having a long-term vision for sustainable business growth and personal well-being. 7. **Navigating Homeownership and Economic Challenges:**    - Jasmin shares her recent experience buying a new home amid economic uncertainties, while Ryan opens up about his challenges with government policies and the IRS. 8. **Leveraging Social Media for Business Growth:**    - The duo discusses strategies for enhancing social media presence, with Jasmin advising on the benefits of having an in-house social media expert and a targeted content strategy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the garage door industry or those interested in authentic entrepreneurship. About Jasmin: CEO Jasmin Capo has been in the garage door industry for over seven years. She graduated from The University of Houston-Downtown with a Bachelor's Degree in General Business and a minor in Small Business Management. Jasmin also founded "Houston Women in Construction." an organization that is dedicated to helping small business owners grow their businesses. Proceeds are placed into a scholarship fund for women who are currently studying construction. Find Jasmin at:  https://www.instagram.com/thegaragedoorgirl_/ https://www.facebook.com/tngdoors https://tngdoors.com/ Find Ryan at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://garagedooru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aaronoverheaddoors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suchnsuchmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! Sommer USA - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://sommer-usa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Surewinder - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surewinder.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Hardware - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quietmydoor.com/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torsion-talk/message

On Tuesday's show: We talk with Jennifer Hadayia from Air Alliance Houston about a number of developments in environmental news, from highway projects and emissions to new federal standards and lawsuits from the state Also this hour: Reporter Roxanna Asgarian shares what her book We Were Once a Family reveals about inequities in the child welfare system. Then, allergist Dr. Dat Tran joins us to answer questions about getting allergy relief. And we go behind the scenes of a new concert series at the University of Houston-Downtown.

In this episode we head across the border one more time for a consideration of the Border Trilogy as a whole.  How does knowing how the story begins and ends change how we read any of the different parts?  My guests on this filibuster over the border include Dr. Nell Sullivan, a Kentuckian who earned her BA in English from Vanderbilt University and earned her PhD from Rice University.  She is currently Professor of English at University of Houston-Downtown, where she teaches courses in American literature and the literature of the American South.  A former editor of the Cormac McCarthy Journal, she has published extensively on gender and class representation in McCarthy's novels, and has also published essays on Katherine Dunn, William Faulkner, and Nella Larsen, among others.  Her work has appeared in numerous essay collections and in such journals as Genre, Critique, The Southern Quarterly, Mississippi Quarterly, and African American Review.   She's joined by long time contributor Dr. Stephen Frye.  Steve Frye is professor and chair of English at California State University, Bakersfield and President of the Cormac McCarthy Society. He is the author of Understanding Cormac McCarthy (Univ. of South Carolina Press) and editor of The Cambridge Companion to Cormac McCarthy, and Cambridge UP's Cormac McCarthy in Context. He has written numerous journal articles on Cormac McCarthy and other authors of the American Romanticist Tradition.  Additionally, he is the author of the novel Dogwood Crossing and the book, Unguessed Kinships: Naturalism and the Geography of Hope in Cormac McCarthy, University of Alabama Press. Bringing in a breath of non-academic fresh air is Marty Priola. Voracious reader, a sometime critic, and book collector, Marty attended the Christian Brothers University of Memphis, the Publishing Institute at the University of Denver, and earned his J.D. at the University of Memphis.  Marty's website for McCarthy appreciation became the first website and a foundational part of the formation of the Cormac McCarthy Society, and he still maintains the Cormac McCarthy webpages and forums.  He has written two entries on McCarthy for the Dictionary of Literary Biography. His writing is also featured in exchanges with Peter Josyph in Cormac Mccarthy's House: Reading Mccarthy Without Walls and The Wrong Reader's Guide to Cormac Mccarthy: All The Pretty Horses, which he edited and published in its first (ebook) form.   As always, listeners should beware: there be spoilers here. Thanks to Thomas Frye, who composed, performed, and produced the music for READING MCCARTHY.  The views of the host and his guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their home institutions or the Cormac McCarthy Society. We appreciate favorable reviews on your favorite podcasting platform.  If you enjoy this podcast you may also enjoy the GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL PODCAST, hosted by myself and Kirk Curnutt.  To contact me, please reach out to readingmccarthy(@)gmail.comThe website is at readingmccarthy.buzzsprout.com, and if you'd like to support the show you can click on the little heart symbol at the top of the webpage to buy the show a cappuccino.Support the showStarting in spring of 2023, the podcast will accept minor sponsorship offers to offset the costs of the podcast. This may cause a mild disconnect in earlier podcasts where the host asks for patrons in lieu of sponsorships. But if we compare it to a very large and naked bald man in the middle of the desert who leads you to an extinct volcano to create gunpowder, it seems pretty minor...

Darius M. Benton, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Houston-Downtown, teaching courses in Organizational Communication and Religious Communication. He also serves as the inaugural program director for the MA in Strategic Communication degree. Dr. Benton earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, his Master of Divinity degree with a certificate in Religious Education from Emory University, and Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication from Norfolk State University. He is an interdisciplinary scholar and professional educator with varied experiences from Pre-K through collegiate levels, an ordained minister, executive leader, and social scientist. Dr. Benton's research and publications focus on organizational culture; specifically examining issues of race and gender, religious leadership, and youth serving organizations. Visit Darius Benton online: https://www.dmbenton.com This episode is made possible with support from Sacred Writes. Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/luce-cohort-summer-2023  

GUEST OVERVIEW: Adam Ellwanger is professor of English at the University of Houston - Downtown. He is editor of The Peerless Review, a new online platform for publishing dissident scholarly research. Find him on (Twitter) X platform: @1hereticaltruth. https://www.peerlessreview.org/

Today on Brave and Well podcast, I'm joined by Pearl Bryant, LCSW-S to discuss the importance of community building for breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health and entrepreneurship.Pearl Bryant has 15+ years of experience in the social work field. She is the Owner + Founder of Pinnacle of Purpose Counseling + Consulting, PLLC a group therapy practice committed to serving women of color. Pearl is also a Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer at The University of Houston-Downtown.In this episode, Pearl shares her journey of becoming a therapist and entrepreneur, and we touch on the challenges and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the need for flexibility and reevaluating traditional business practices.Tune in as we explore:Being out in the community to break stigmaLearning from imposter syndrome as an entrepreneurInternalized oppress & its impact on marginalized communitiesHealing trauma & it's impact on businessPersonal & profession growthTransitioning to an abundance mindsetMore from Pearl:Follow Pearl on Instagram @the_socialworktherapistVisit the Pinnacle of Purpose Counseling websiteFollow @pinnacleofpurpose on InstagramFollow Pinnacle of Purpose on FacebookMore from Vanessa:Follow Brave and Well on InstagramSign up for the Brave and Well newsletterGet her workbook — Laying the Foundation for your Private Practice

  On Wednesday's show: From the potential government shutdown to what's next in the still-not-over Paxton saga, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: How social work students at the University of Houston-Downtown are learning to help Hispanic youth who lost parents or caregivers to COVID-19. And Houstonian Ray Blanchette, who recently stepped down as the CEO of TGI Fridays, shares the lessons he's learned from a career running chain restaurants.

This is our final of 3 tribute episodes in the wake of Cormac McCarthy's passing this past June.  Guests on this final tribute episode include: Dr. Steven Frye, professor and chair of English at California State University in Bakersfield.  Steve has just stepped down as President of the Cormac McCarthy Society. He is the author of Understanding Cormac McCarthy (Univ. of South Carolina Press) and editor of The Cambridge Companion to Cormac McCarthy, and Cambridge UP's Cormac McCarthy in Context. His book Unguessed Kinships: Naturalism and the Geography of Hope in Cormac McCarthy was released this past summer.  Dr.  Nell Sullivan earned a BA in English from Vanderbilt University and earned her PhD in English from Rice University.  She is currently Professor of English at University of Houston-Downtown, where she teaches courses in American literature and the literature of the American South.  A former editor of the Cormac McCarthy Journal, she has published extensively on gender and class representation in McCarthy's novels, and has also published essays on Katherine Dunn, William Faulkner, and Nella Larsen, among others.  Her work has appeared in numerous essay collections and in such journals as Genre, Critique, The Southern Quarterly, Mississippi Quarterly, and African American Review.Dr.  Bill Hardwig is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Tennessee. His book Upon Provincialism: Southern Literature and National Periodical Culture, 1870-1900 was published by the University of Virginia Press in 2013.  He has written and published various essays on McCarthy and is currently working on a book-length study of McCarthy's fiction tentatively titled How Cormac Works: McCarthy, Language, and Style.  He is also creator of the website Literary Knox (www.literaryknox.com), which presents the rich literary history of the city in which he lives and works, Knoxville, Tennessee.  Rick Wallach is one of the founders of the Cormac McCarthy society, and recently retired after some few years teaching English at the University of Miami, He is senior editor of the Cormac McCarthy Society casebook series, and editor of the two-volume collection of essays Sacred Violence as well as Myth, Legend Dust: Critical Responses to Cormac McCarthy, and co-editor with Lynnea Chapman King and the late James Welsh of From Novel to Film: No Country for Old Men. He has written widely and extensively on numerous topics in literature, film, media and contemporary music.  As always, listeners beware: there be spoilers here. All music for Reading McCarthy composed, performed, and produced by Thomas Frye.  The views of the host and his guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their home institutions or the Cormac McCarthy Society.  We appreciate favorable reviews on your favorite podcasting platform.  If you enjoy this podcast you may also enjoy the GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL PODCAST, hosted by myself and Kirk Curnutt.  To contact me, please reach out to readingmccarthy(@)gmail.com.   The website is at readingmccarthy.buzzsprout.com, and if you'd like to support the show you can click on the little heart symbol at the top of the webpage to buy the show a cappuccino, or you can support us at www.patreon.com/readingmSupport the showStarting in spring of 2023, the podcast will accept minor sponsorship offers to offset the costs of the podcast. This may cause a mild disconnect in earlier podcasts where the host asks for patrons in lieu of sponsorships. But if we compare it to a very large and naked bald man in the middle of the desert who leads you to an extinct volcano to create gunpowder, it seems pretty minor...

This podcast is part of the Bladder Cancer Caregivers Podcast series, a series to help provide more understanding and guidance for people impacted by bladder cancer, to include friends, family and caregivers. Our guest is Dr. Heather Honoré Goltz, an oncology social worker and researcher, as well as the Professor of Social Work at University of Houston-Downtown. Heather is also a bladder cancer caregiver and speaks to her experience of caregiving for her grandmother. The goal of this podcast is to shed light on the caregiving aspect from the perspective of a bladder cancer caregiver to understand how to support a loved one going through bladder cancer and how the journey impacts the caregiver. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 1:22 - Introduction 2:31 - The start of being a caregiver 10:59 - Being an advocate and asking questions 14:00 - Emotional impact of being a caregiver and coping 30:23 - Learning about yourself as a caregiver and advice for other caregivers 33:16 - Final thoughts Patient resources provided through the generous support of Seagen and Astellas. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don't forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. **** April 27, 2023

We all spend the majority of our youth chasing acceptable grades or coping with the ramifications of unacceptable ones. Isn't it odd that we invest so much objective importance into such subjective measures? Amy and Mike invited professor and author Laura Link to clarify the problem with grades. What are five things you will learn in this episode? 1. How have grading philosophies and practices evolved in the 21st century? 2. Why has teacher autonomy remained such a central aspect of grading? 3. Does including both academic and behavioral factors in grading help or hurt? 4. What problems are caused by inconsistent grading standards? 5. How can academic grading be improved? MEET OUR GUEST Laura J. Link, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor of Teaching & Leadership and Director of the Master of Science in Teaching & Leadership program at the University of North Dakota. She holds a doctorate in Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Memphis, and her research focuses on developing and supporting highly effective leaders and organizational cultures that prioritize effective grading practices, collaboration, and meaningful assessment. She is the co-author of Cornerstones of Strong Schools: Practices for Purposeful Leadership (with J. Zoul, 2007), and author of Leadership in Grading Reform in What We Know About Grading (Guskey, T. R., & Brookhart, S. M., Eds., 2019) as well as multiple book chapters and articles such as Is Standards-Based Grading Effective? (2022), Are Your Grading Policies Legally Sound? (2021), How Traditional Grading Contributes to Student Inequalities and How to Fix It (2019), and Teachers' Perceptions of Grading Practices: How Pre-service Training Makes a Difference (2018). Dr. Link also leads K-12 assessment and grading academies and has led an array of other professional development efforts, classes, and initiatives over her career. Since 2002, Dr. Link has presented locally and nationally on the topics of high-impact leadership, K-12 grading, mastery learning, research-practice partnerships, teacher support, and more.  Before joining UND, Dr. Link served as Associate Dean of the College of Public Service at the University of Houston-Downtown in Texas. At UHD, she created the university's first-ever Educational Leadership graduate programs, including a Foundations of Educational Leadership Certificate that is the only one of its kind in the state of Texas, and she facilitated an array of K-12 district partnerships. She also created the UHD's first Urban Education Advisory Board, which involves superintendents and executive leaders from across the greater Houston region. Additionally, Dr. Link was an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Purdue University Fort Wayne in Indiana. At PFW, she was an active member of the CAEP Assessment Steering Committee, led various local K-12 assessment and grading academies, co-facilitated PFW's University Leadership Academy, and directed the Professors in Partnership K-16 collaborative.  Prior to her higher education experience, Dr. Link served as Chief Academic Officer at Jackson-Madison County Schools in Jackson, TN, and was Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning as well as Chief of Talent Management in Shelby County Schools in Memphis, TN. She was 1 of 7 Transition Steering Committee members charged with leading the largest school district merger in United States' history. Additionally, Dr. Link has served in an array of central office and school-based administrative roles (in both urban and suburban settings) and has taught elementary, middle, high school and college students over her 32 years in public and private education. Dr. Link also served as a long-standing state Board Member of Learning Forward Tennessee and President of Learning Forward Indiana, a professional association devoted exclusively to those who work in K-16 professional development. Find Laura at und.edu.  LINKS GradingRx  Every teacher grades differently, which isn't fair RELATED EPISODES THE REALITY OF GRADE INFLATION WHY GRADE INFLATION IS HARMFUL COVID LEARNING LOSS ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

This week we are recording from the University of Houston Downtown at the invitation of the Center for Critical Race Studies. Scott sits down with Dr. Stacey Floyd-Thomas, author, and the Associate Professor of Ethics and Society at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. She also serves as co-founder of the Society for the Study of Race, Ethnicity and Religion and as the Executive Director of both the Society of Christian Ethics and the nationally acclaimed Black Religious Scholars Group. Her focus on the intersection of ethics, feminist and womanist studies, critical race theory, and more provides an important lens for Texans of faith, given the issues the Texas Legislature is currently considering. We expect these issues will continue to demand attention post-legislative sessions and into the next election cycle.

Thank you to Dr. Claude Jager-Rubinson for preaching today. Claude is a member of Houston Mennonite Church and an Associate Professor of Sociology at University of Houston Downtown.   Scripture Reading Romans 8:6-11 Hymn  Jesus Calls Us (VT #30)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoustonMennonite  Website: https://houstonmennonite.org 

Oscar Wilde and J.R.R. Tolkien used consumer culture to create works of art. In this podcast, we try to draw some lessons from their lives. I'm joined by Paul Fortunato, an English professor at the University of Houston Downtown. Paul is also a member of Opus Dei, and the author of a book about Oscar Wilde's "consumer modernism." We discuss how Wilde and Tolkien successfully navigated the "creator economy," as well as Oscar Wilde's little-known Catholicism.✦ Subscribe to Paul on Youtube✦ Paul's book on Oscar WildeOther Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest newsletter in the world https://OtherLife.co✦ Get a free Urbit ship at https://imperceptible.computer✦ We're building a new country at https://imperceptible.countryIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on independent intellectual work, join the next cohort of https://IndieThinkers.org

Our two guests talk about mental health and its impact on urologic conditions and disease for patients and caregivers. Our first guest is Heather Honoré Goltz, PhD, an oncology social worker and researcher, as well as the Professor of Social Work at University of Houston-Downtown. Our second guest is Dr. Samuel Washington, a urologic oncologist at University of California, San Francisco. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 1:08 - Introduction 2:21 – Working in the mental health space 5:18 - Talking to a doctor about mental health 9:59 - When is mental health first talked about with a new diagnosis? 15:30 - Advice on taking care of one's mental health 21:06 - Final thoughts on mental health and urology For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don't forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. **** January 5, 2023

Guest Lecturer Dr. Katharine Jager introduces us to the Lollard Movement, a Christian movement during the Medieval Period. The Lollards followed the teachings of John Wycliffe. Dr. Jager takes us through their formation through to their martyrdom. Dr. Jager is a member of Houston Mennonite Church and an Associate Professor of English in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences at University of Houston Downtown. She is a poet and medieval scholar.   Scripture Romans 12:2 and First John 2:15-17 Hymn I Am That Great and Fiery Force (VT 663)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoustonMennonite Website: https://houstonmennonite.org  

On Tuesday's show: The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on affirmative action as part of college admissions--we'll discuss what the possible outcomes could be with Charles 'Rocky' Rhodes from South Texas College of Law Houston. Also this hour: We continue our series of interviews with candidates in some of the key races around Texas and Greater Houston that are on the ballot on Election Day. Today we talk with Lina Hidalgo, the incumbent candidate for Harris County Judge. Then, the President of the University of Houston-Downtown, Loren Blanchard, joins us to talk about his efforts to improve student retention rates. And we learn about music in just intonation from composer and pianist Michael Harrison, who will perform at the Menil Collection this weekend.

Guest in this episode: Laura J. Link, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor of Teaching & Leadership and Director of the Master of Science in Teaching & Leadership program at the University of North Dakota. She holds a doctorate in Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Memphis, and her research focuses on developing and supporting highly effective leaders and organizational cultures that prioritize effective grading practices, collaboration, and meaningful assessment. She is the co-author of Cornerstones of Strong Schools: Practices for Purposeful Leadership (with J. Zoul, 2007), and author of Leadership in Grading Reform in What We Know About Grading (Guskey, T. R., & Brookhart, S. M., Eds., 2019) as well as multiple book chapters and articles such as Is Standards-Based Grading Effective? (2022), Are Your Grading Policies Legally Sound? (2021), How Traditional Grading Contributes to Student Inequalities and How to Fix It (2019), and Teachers' Perceptions of Grading Practices: How Pre-service Training Makes a Difference (2018). Dr. Link also leads K-12 assessment and grading academies and has led an array of other professional development efforts, classes, and initiatives over her career. Since 2002, Dr. Link has presented locally and nationally on the topics of high-impact leadership, K-12 grading, mastery learning, research-practice partnerships, teacher support, and more.Before joining UND, Dr. Link served as Associate Dean of the College of Public Service at the University of Houston-Downtown in Texas. At UHD, she created the university's first-ever Educational Leadership graduate programs, including a Foundations of Educational Leadership Certificate that is the only one of its kind in the state of Texas, and she facilitated an array of K-12 district partnerships. She also created the UHD's first Urban Education Advisory Board, which involves superintendents and executive leaders from across the greater Houston region. Additionally, Dr. Link was an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Purdue University Fort Wayne in Indiana. At PFW, she was an active member of the CAEP Assessment Steering Committee, led various local K-12 assessment and grading academies, co-facilitated PFW's University Leadership Academy, and directed the Professors in Partnership K-16 collaborative. Prior to her higher education experience, Dr. Link served as Chief Academic Officer at Jackson-Madison County Schools in Jackson, TN, and was Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning as well as Chief of Talent Management in Shelby County Schools in Memphis, TN. She was 1 of 7 Transition Steering Committee members charged with leading the largest school district merger in United States' history. Additionally, Dr. Link has served in an array of central office and school-based administrative roles (in both urban and suburban settings) and has taught elementary, middle, high school and college students over her 32 years in public and private education. Dr. Link also served a long-standing state Board Member of Learning Forward Tennessee and President of Learning Forward Indiana, a professional association devoted exclusively to those who work in K-16 professional development.You can contact Dr. Laura Link at www.GradingRX.com or https://und.edu/directory/laura.link Read the published article discussed in this episode, "Is Standards-Based Grading Effective?" here -> https://gradingrx.com/is-standards-based-grading-effective/*Music: Greg MullenNow streaming on most podcast platforms. Podcast Link: https://exploring-the-core-podcast.simplecast.com/#ExploringTheCore #SelfDirectedSchooling

Have you ever wished that you could have somebody who knew how to crunch the numbers when it comes to big deals? Someone that takes a look over your shoulder and sees if you're doing what you're up to is up to snuff? The fact of the matter is, that real estate investing doesn't always come with a cookie-cutter approach. If not properly handled, it can either make or break your business. Listen as our guest gives you some advice to discover more about this topic Michael Glaspie is a Commercial Real Estate Investment Advisor who assists in the analysis and coaching of investment goals and objectives. Prior to his role as an Investment Advisor, Mike served eleven years in the US Army as a Green Beret, worked as a commercial loan advisor, and served as the Chief Financial Officer for a real estate private equity firm. Throughout his career, he acquired 134rental units personally and has helped thousands of investors, entrepreneurs, and brokers break into commercial real estate. Mike is also an Amazon Best Selling Author; he has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Houston-Downtown and an MBA from the Keenan Flagler School of Business at UNC-Chapel Hill. Michael is a Certified Commercial lnvestment Member (CCIM), Certified Real Estate Investment Planning Specialist (CREIPS), and a National Commercial Real Estate Advisor (NCREA). In this episode, Mike shares how he used his own creativity in real estate investing by crunching the right numbers, building rapport, and using his military experience to land big deals Checkout: Raising Capital Without Rejection Full-Day Workshop (Online): https://investorattractionworkshop.com/ What you will learn from this episode for 17 minutes: Mike shares a number of examples of creativity that he has applied to land bigger deals, higher profits, and better equity Discover how Mike optimized a limited-service hotel and used creative tactics on a multifamily home to turn them into investment opportunities Learn how having a military background gave Mike an advantage when it comes to real estate investing Resources: Website: https://www.militarycashflow.com/resources Topics Covered: 2:21- How Michael has come up to the realization of using creativity on not just the small deals but also on the big deals. 3:17 - Why it's important to build rapport and get to know the desires of the seller before applying the creative solutions. 6:31- The story of how Mike brought a hotel up to snuff, turned it around, and sold them for better revenue and enhanced ownership. 9:36 - What Mike did to acquire a multifamily portfolio that opened the flood gate to other bigger portfolios. 13:28 - How his military background helped him be more creative and work with what he can. 15:22 - Mike shares why looking from a military lens has made him collaborate more and scale up his business. Key Takeaways: “When you're in the negotiation process, period, it's really about identifying what that seller truly desires, what they really want, and what they need.” -Michael Glaspie “But the real advantage that most service members have is, that we spent a lifetime or a career being resourceful, not having all of the resources, but doing the most with what we have”. -Michael Glaspie “Employers will say we really enjoy hiring people with military experience because when you give us a problem set, we're going to look at it, in black and white.” -Michael Glaspie “We understand your objective. We're going to add what we can. We know what we have to work with and we will get it.” -Michael Glaspie “Once you can build that same infrastructure that we resonated with within the military, you really start to begin to be able to scale your business to whatever it is that you imagined it to.” -Michael Glaspie Connect with Michael Glaspie: Podcast: https://www.militarycashflow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.s.glaspie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-glaspie/ Connect with Dave Dubeau: Podcast: http://www.propertyprofitspodcast.com/ Website: https://davedubeau.com/home Investor Attraction Workshop: http://www.investorattractionworkshop.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedavedubeau LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/davedubeau  

When an employee leaves their employer, comprehensive knowledge transfer to the remaining colleagues is always a critical desire but, more commonly, a major failure. Most companies do it poorly or not at all. Without a sound strategy to infuse knowledge transfer into employee turnover and/or succession activities, both the company and teammates find themselves in a very vulnerable position trying to continue the operations at an optimal level. This negative impact is tripled when long-tenured employees holding key roles leave the company. High-stress levels, frustration, and anxiety are felt by all when handoffs are not well executed. In this episode, Laurel Rutledge, founder of the LKR Group, shares insights on how leaders can avoid their employees taking institutional knowledge with them as they transfer to a new department or worse, leave the company. She shares a real-life case study and shows the power to be had when aligning people strategy, data and business strategy to ensure ongoing organizational effectiveness occurs.------------Full show notes, links to resources mentioned and other compelling episodes can be found at http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com. (Click magnifying icon at top right and type “Trevor”)Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review and share! JUST FOR YOU: Increase your leadership acumen by identifying your personal Leadership Trigger. Take my free my free quiz and instantly receive your 5-page report . Need to up-level your workforce or execute strategic People initiatives? https://shockinglydifferent.com/contact or tweet @KaranRhodes.-------------ABOUT LAUREL RUTLEDGE:A former Senior HR Executive with global, multi-industry experience, Laurel Rutledge has built teams and departments, led large-scale projects, and coached individuals from the plant floor to the boardroom. With a background in people strategy and analytics, internal audit, consulting, and risk management, she knows that it takes both people and strategy to build a business or career.Laurel holds a B.S in Accounting from the University of Houston-Downtown, an MBA from Indiana University-Bloomington/ESADE - Barcelona, and multiple certifications. She hosts “The Rutledge Perspective,” a weekly live radio show and pre-recorded podcast, and “Alignment, Vision, Action” on FiresideWHAT TO LISTEN FOR:Avoiding “shiny ball syndrome”: Misconceptions about leadership that people fall into Strategies leaders can use to ensure knowledge transfer during employee transitionsLaurel's Fun Facts – purging, quinoa and brussel sprouts, and being approachable.FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:[03:49] Hear where Laurel grew up and her interesting professional story [10:21] What it takes for you to lead at the top of your game [11:34] Laurel's addition to the LATTOYG playbook: The 4 pillars of focus Laurel finds critical for all exemplary leaders[13:26] Common areas where people stumble and how you can move past them [17:45] Misconception about leadership that people fall into [20:40] How to tackle the knowledge transfer dilemma [29:06] Signature Segment: The leadership tactics that most resonates with...

Mansion Conversion   We've heard of condo conversions and motel conversions but this is our first Mansion Conversion!  Listen in as Michael Glaspie shares how he converted one of the oldest homes in Fayetteville, NC into an 8-unit, cash-producing short-term rental.  Michael also explains in detail on how he evaluated the property using the income approach and not comparables.  If you are looking for some creative ideas on how to find your next deal, this is the episode for you!   Michael Glaspie is a Commercial Real Estate Investment Advisor where he assists in the analysis and coaching of investment goals and objectives. Prior to his role as an Investment Advisor, Mike served eleven years in the US Army as a Green Beret, worked as a commercial loan advisor, and served as the Chief Financial Officer for a real estate private equity firm. Throughout his career he has acquired 134 rental units personally and has helped thousands of investors, entrepreneurs, and brokers break into the commercial real estate. Mike is an Amazon Best Selling Author, he has a bachelor's degree in business administration from University of Houston-Downtown and an MBA from the Keenan Flagler School of Business at UNC – Chapel Hill. Michael is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Certified Real Estate Investment Planning Specialist (CREIPS), and a National Commercial Real Estate Advisor (NCREA).   To learn more about Jen Josey, visit www.TheRealJenJosey.com To join REIGN, visit www.REIGNmastermind.com

Episode 28 brings back previous guest Nell Sullivan to discuss a thorny subject: McCarthy's women characters, with digressions into the ways the author tiptoes through the landscape of homosocial desire.  Nell Sullivan earned a BA in English from Vanderbilt University and earned her PhD in English from Rice University.  She is currently Professor of English at University of Houston-Downtown, where she teaches courses in American literature and the literature of the American South.  A former editor of the Cormac McCarthy Journal, she has published extensively on gender and class representation in McCarthy's novels, and has also published essays on Katherine Dunn, William Faulkner, and Nella Larsen, among others.  Her work has appeared in numerous essay collections and in such journals as Genre, Critique, The Southern Quarterly, Mississippi Quarterly, and African American Review.Thanks to Thomas Frye, who composed, performed, and produced the theme music and interludes for READING MCCARTHY.  The views of the host and his guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their home institutions or the Cormac McCarthy Society. To contact me, please reach out to readingmccarthy(@)gmail.com. Find us on Twitter and Facebook; the website is at readingmccarthy.buzzsprout.com, and if you'd like to support the show you can click on the little heart symbol at the top of the page to buy the show a cappuccino, or you can support us at www.patreon.com/readingmccarthy.Support the show

The episode features members of the leadership team of the HHMI Inclusive Excellence Project at the University of Houston Downtown. Conversation illuminates the real-time experiences, successes, failures, lessons learned, and yet-to-learn of faculty leaders actively engaged in the ongoing work of institutional capacity building for institutional transformation for inclusion in undergraduate science. Featuring Jerry Johnson, University of Houston Downtown Connie Kang, University of Houston Downtown Lisa Morano, University of Houston Downtown Akif Uzman, University of Houston Downtown Adriana Visbal, University of Houston Downtown Tykeia N. Robinson, American Association of Colleges and Universities Click Here for more Information on the HHMI Inclusive Excellence Initiative Click Here to learn more about the Inclusive Excellence Commission of AACU

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. What has caused the high gas price? War, economy, COVID? Some think it could be related to refineries, storms we've had, infrastructure, employee base, and demand.  What we also wonder about is the comparison of the price of gas to the oil and gas industries' record profits right now. They are making good money, so how do they justify it? To help better understand why and to speculate on what we can expect next, business and energy industry experts discuss what exactly has impacted the high prices. We also discuss federal programs and how they can work to help people understand the policies on the table on how to stall inflation.  Maybe we will see some relief now that President Biden is calling a for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes. Also, there's a good chance your salary has not increased at the same rate as inflation, so we take listener calls to hear tips and tricks to help us keep up and afford the things we need. But first — an update on the Uvalde School shooting from the Texas Public Radio newsroom, where we learn Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin calls Texas Department of Public Safety director's testimony misleading, saying state law enforcement agencies should have equal blame for the poor response. Guests: Camille Phillips Education reporter, Texas Public Radio Dietrich von Biendenfeld Assistant Professor and Department Chair in the College of Business at the University of Houston Downtown. Rusty Braziel Executive Chairman and Principal Energy Markets Consultant for RBN Energy Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, Dr. Daniel Villanueva, Jr., Vice President of Enrollment Management at the University of Houston-Downtown, YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education, coming fall 2022. What are the 5 keys to grow enrollment according to Daniel? Listen in to find out! Dr. Villanueva serves as the Vice-President of Enrollment Management & oversees the following areas: Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, Transfer Relations, Student Transitions, New Student Orientation, & Enrollment Marketing & Communications. He participates in the planning, development & implementation of marketing programs for recruitment & enrollment of new undergraduate & graduate students, as well as leading the retention & enrollment of all students. Dr. Villanueva also leads all institutional-wide enrollment, retention, & graduation services. He is responsible for community college relationships & outreach initiatives. In addition, he oversees the coordination & linkage between university transitions programs while ensuring coordination of services for prospective & current students. Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edup/message

Damon West & Stephen MackeyBOOK: The Locker Room: How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity, and Build UnityWEBSITE: https://www.thelockerroombook.com/Damon West: damonwest.orgStephen Mackey: mackeyspeaks.comDamon West is a motivational speaker, author of The Change Agent, and co-author of The Coffee Bean and The Coffee Bean for Kids with Jon Gordon. Since The Coffee Bean released in 2019, West has grown his speaking platform into a nationally recognized brand. He is also a Professor of Criminal Justice at The University of Houston Downtown, teaching a class called "Prisons in America." https://damonwest.org/Stephen Mackey is a motivational speaker and character development coach whose 2Words Character Development Program reaches over 500,000 students, athletes, and educators over ten states and recently became the official character development curriculum of the very influential Texas High School Coaches Association. Built on the core principles of servant leadership, work ethic, personal code, goal setting, grit, and growth mindset, Mackey's live talks, camps, seminars, articles, and videos help coaches and athletes go beyond the game and connect the dots between sports and life. https://mackeyspeaks.com/E.C. HanesBOOK: The Bus to BeulahWEBSITE: https://www.echanes.com/E.C. Hanes makes immigration the primary backdrop in his novel The Bus to Beulah. Delving into extensive research on the topic, Hanes has produced a book that explores the dark and complicated world of immigration. E.C. Hanes has served on a number of boards in the education, environmental and arts fields. At one point, he was a candidate and nominee for the State Senate in N.C. E.C. has published 2 novels, Billy Bowater and Justice by Another Name, in addition to contributing essays and articles to various publications.Helena Faustin@bandaidbrand@thatnursecancookHelena Faustin, a Registered Nurse and cookbook author joins us to discuss a special campaign from Band-Aid that aims to recognize nurses of color.******Frankie Boyer is an award winning talk show host that empowers listeners to live healthy vibrant lives http://www.frankieboyer.com

Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo talk with Communications Professor, Dr. Darius Benton (University of Houston-Downtown).  What makes a hero?  A villain?  Dr. Benton breaks down the lessons and moral complexities in the film Black Panther. Learn more about Dr. Benton: https://www.uhd.edu/academics/humanities/undergraduate-programs/communication-studies/Pages/bio-Darius-Benton.aspx Support the Pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetails

Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you'll hear about: A process focused approach to completing a dissertation and other academic writing The function of a dissertation and how it's often misunderstood The importance of the research question The shift from student to scholar How delaying writing saves time The differences between fast writing, editing, and proof-reading Our guests are: Dr. Sonja K. Foss and Dr. William Waters. Sonja and William are the coauthors of Destination Dissertation: A Traveler's Guide to a Done Dissertation (Rowman & Littlefield). They offer writing retreats and present workshops at universities throughout the country on topics such as completing dissertations, publishing, and advisor advising and do individual coaching of scholars working on dissertations, articles, and books. Sonja K. Foss is a professor emeritus in the Department of Communication at the University of Colorado Denver. Her research and teaching interests are in contemporary rhetorical theory and criticism, feminist perspectives on communication, the incorporation of marginalized voices into rhetorical theory and practice, and visual rhetoric. She is the author or coauthor of the books Feminism in Practice, Gender Stories, Rhetorical Criticism, Contemporary Perspectives on Rhetoric, Inviting Transformation, Feminist Rhetorical Theories, and Women Speak. Dr. Foss earned her Ph.D. in communication studies from Northwestern University and previously taught at Ohio State University, the University of Oregon, the University of Denver, Virginia Tech, and Norfolk State University. William Waters is an associate professor in the Department of English at the University of Houston Downtown. His research and teaching interests are in writing theory and practice, the history of the English language, linguistics, and modern grammar. He was the managing editor of the book La Puerta: A Doorway into the Academy and has published several poems in national journals. Dr. Waters earned his Ph.D. in language and linguistics from the University of New Mexico and previously taught at Northwest Missouri State University; the University of Maine; University College in Galway, Ireland; and Cheongbuk National University in Korea. Our host is: Dr. Dana Malone, a scholar and practitioner energized by facilitating meaningful learning experiences for students and educators alike. She benefited from Destination Dissertation as a doctoral student and is excited to share it with The Academic Life audience. Listeners to this episode might also be interested in: Dissertations and Project Reports: A Step by Step Guide by Stella Cottrell (Bloomsbury) On Revision: The Only Writing that Counts by William Germano (Chicago UP) Your PhD Survival Guide: Planning, Writing, and Succeeding in Your Final Year by Katherine Firth, Liam Connell, and Peta Freestone (Routledge) How to Write a Better Thesis (3rd ed) by David Evans, Paul Gruba, and Justin Zobel (Springer) You are smart and capable, but you aren't an island, and neither are we. We reach across our mentor network to bring you experts on everything from how to finish that project, to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Wish we'd bring on an expert about something? DM us on Twitter: The Academic Life @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you'll hear about: A process focused approach to completing a dissertation and other academic writing The function of a dissertation and how it's often misunderstood The importance of the research question The shift from student to scholar How delaying writing saves time The differences between fast writing, editing, and proof-reading Our guests are: Dr. Sonja K. Foss and Dr. William Waters. Sonja and William are the coauthors of Destination Dissertation: A Traveler's Guide to a Done Dissertation (Rowman & Littlefield). They offer writing retreats and present workshops at universities throughout the country on topics such as completing dissertations, publishing, and advisor advising and do individual coaching of scholars working on dissertations, articles, and books. Sonja K. Foss is a professor emeritus in the Department of Communication at the University of Colorado Denver. Her research and teaching interests are in contemporary rhetorical theory and criticism, feminist perspectives on communication, the incorporation of marginalized voices into rhetorical theory and practice, and visual rhetoric. She is the author or coauthor of the books Feminism in Practice, Gender Stories, Rhetorical Criticism, Contemporary Perspectives on Rhetoric, Inviting Transformation, Feminist Rhetorical Theories, and Women Speak. Dr. Foss earned her Ph.D. in communication studies from Northwestern University and previously taught at Ohio State University, the University of Oregon, the University of Denver, Virginia Tech, and Norfolk State University. William Waters is an associate professor in the Department of English at the University of Houston Downtown. His research and teaching interests are in writing theory and practice, the history of the English language, linguistics, and modern grammar. He was the managing editor of the book La Puerta: A Doorway into the Academy and has published several poems in national journals. Dr. Waters earned his Ph.D. in language and linguistics from the University of New Mexico and previously taught at Northwest Missouri State University; the University of Maine; University College in Galway, Ireland; and Cheongbuk National University in Korea. Our host is: Dr. Dana Malone, a scholar and practitioner energized by facilitating meaningful learning experiences for students and educators alike. She benefited from Destination Dissertation as a doctoral student and is excited to share it with The Academic Life audience. Listeners to this episode might also be interested in: Dissertations and Project Reports: A Step by Step Guide by Stella Cottrell (Bloomsbury) On Revision: The Only Writing that Counts by William Germano (Chicago UP) Your PhD Survival Guide: Planning, Writing, and Succeeding in Your Final Year by Katherine Firth, Liam Connell, and Peta Freestone (Routledge) How to Write a Better Thesis (3rd ed) by David Evans, Paul Gruba, and Justin Zobel (Springer) You are smart and capable, but you aren't an island, and neither are we. We reach across our mentor network to bring you experts on everything from how to finish that project, to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Wish we'd bring on an expert about something? DM us on Twitter: The Academic Life @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Felicia L. Harris, PhD, is a writer, speaker, and associate professor at the University of Houston-Downtown, where she teaches communication and serves as the Assistant Director of the Center for Critical Race Studies. Her scholarship explores issues of race, representation, culture, and community in mass media and higher education, and has been published in academic journals including The Black Scholar, The Review of Communication, and FIRE!!! The Multimedia Journal of Black Studies.   Beyond her work in the academy, Felicia is an avid writer exploring issues of faith, identity, and justice in publications such as HuffPost, Faithfully Magazine, the Our Bible App, and more. Her mission is to empower others to imagine beautiful futures for those who are often overlooked. She accomplishes this through academic scholarship, editorial writing, and ministry work as an intercessory prayer warrior and small group leader. In September 2021, Felicia published her first book, First in the Family: Biblical Truths for Cycle Breakers with Leafwood Publishers. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her son, Omari, and their dog, Ray Charlie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Saving America 101, I sat down with Dietrich Von Biedenfeld (Mayor Pro Tem of West Columbia Texas, professor at the University of Houston- Downtown, and candidate for Brazoria County Treasurer) to talk about his experience with transportation policy and pro-bono work with veterans. As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I'm also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. You can connect with me on LinkedIn [@DavidSchein], Twitter [@DSchein1], Facebook [@AuthorDavidSchein], and YouTube [user/ClaremontManagement]! My upcoming book, Bad Deal for America, explores the high-stakes game U.S. politicians are playing with the taxpayers' money. The major players, themselves like a deck of cards, have shown us in their own words that the political system is broken. Readers can follow the money to see how some have lived high on the hog while masquerading as public servants. Told in an entertaining and unique way, this book is a call to arms to fulfill the ideals of the founding fathers by holding the political class responsible. My 2018 book, The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures, is a thought-provoking, non-partisan book that reviews the last 100 years of American Presidents (from Wilson through Obama), offering not just criticism, but common-sense solutions to help fix America before it's too late. I also host the podcast Business Law 101, where I discuss the legal concepts all business owners need to know. Remember to subscribe to and rate Saving America and Business Law 101 in your favorite podcast app!

Susannah (Susie) Bannon is an award-winning teacher, scholar, and public servant. Susie has a BA in Communication Studies (2012) from the University of Houston-Downtown, an MA in Communication Studies (2014) from Texas State University, and a PhD in Communication Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. Her research examines the complex interplay between rhetoric … Continue reading "Life After Prison: Removing the Stigma and Finding True Healing | guest Dr. Susie Bannon"

In this episode, Jay talks with Dr. Loren Blanchard, President of the University of Houston-Downtown, who shares three pieces of advice for leading through crisis: being nimble, doing advanced preparation, and delivering clear, consistent and regular communication. Dr. Blanchard also discusses some of the proven strategies he has used to help close equity gaps and the importance of focusing on student success to achieve those efforts. Interview recorded in September 2021.

Episode 35 of WIFA Waves is an extra special one! Lindsey and Jennifer chat with a host of female writers from the WIFA Writer's Academy, as well as the program mentor, Lisa Greenbaum. The women share their takeaways from the academy, their goals as writers and how they will use the tools from the program to share their greatness with the world.Listen to the full episode for all this and more! Full transcript available upon request.Registration for the next round of WIFA Writer's Academy is now open! Learn more and register today! More about the scholars. ↓Jodie BoettgerJodie Boettger is a caring educator, an engaging presenter, and an energetic fitness instructor and personal trainer. She prides herself on bringing students and clients to their “A-ha!” moments as they gain knowledge. Jodie loves to help people to move better. Her over 20-year career has included fitness management (PT and Group Fitness), lead choreographer and master trainer for a series of pre-choreographed programs for a 22 club fitness chain, industry recruiter, educator (certifying personal trainers and group fitness instructors), and fitness conference presenter. Calgary is her current residence and hometown. There you will often find her “zoom zoom-ing” around town in her Mazda 3, on her BMW motorbike, or on her bicycle. She loves the big sky and the big mountains. Lariassa BrownLarissa Brown, MS, AFAA-GEI, ACE PT, ACSM EP-C, is a health and fitness professional with 13 years of varied experience in the wellness industry. She is the Coordinator, Instructional Programs-Group Exercise at Georgia State University and has her own fitness business. She helps fitness professionals develop in their career through training and mentorship opportunities. She is a certified professional, a wife, a mom, and a lover of learning. She loves to share her knowledge and experiences with others.Melissa CrewsMelissa Crews is a NFPT Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach & ACE Group Instructor in the Houston area. Melissa is the owner of Seize the Moment Wellness Coaching and the Fitness Coordinator for University of Houston-Downtown. Melissa has been in the health & wellness industry for over 5 years and has been a guest speaker for Memorial Hermann/United Way, Lone Star College, and University of Houston Downtown events. Melissa's goal is to motivate, inspire, and encourage others to live their best life through the power of becoming mentally strong and incorporating exercise to thrive through everyday life.Amanda Joyce JensenAmanda Joyce is a health coach and author, raised on a ranch instilling in her the importance of nature and outdoors. A Light the Night award recipient, she raises funds for leukemia research and was interviewed around the globe about revolutionary immunotherapy. AJ is a certified ACE health and wellness educator at Wildly Healthy where she helps caregivers find time for wellbeing. She encourages resets for hearty and healthy wellness habits in her books, Encouraging Widows and Marshalling Beats of Your Heart.Michelle LeachmanMichelle Leachman, M.S. is determined to inspire, educate and motivate others towards self-discovery. She is an aspiring author in the framework of medical practices, a public speaker and movement focused business professional. She holds degrees in Human Movement Performance-Exercise Science and Journalism. She oversees the Department of Professional Education for the American Council on Exercise. She serves as a Global Ambassador for the Women in Fitness Association, is a Master Coach for CORE Health and Fitness and teaches group fitness for Equinox. Michelle enjoys all things active such as hiking, strength training, disc golf and anything with a touch of competition.Karyn SilenziKaryn Silenzi has been a part of the health and fitness industry for 30 years and has coached individuals and businesses to successfully excel and expand their offerings. After graduating with a Bachelor Degree in Education, she pursued further education in fitness and exercise training with the belief that health and education go hand-in-hand. A former national and provincial team athlete, Karyn has worked and trained alongside Olympic and nationally ranked athletes. Karyn is a Master Trainer for Team ICG/Life Fitness Academy in North America and with LIVNorth in Canada. She also runs certification programs for personal trainers and fitness instructors through canfitpro. Karyn presents at international fitness conferences, writes articles and class profiles for companies, and facilitates workshops in several fitness modalities.Lisa Greenbaum (Writer's Academy Mentor)Lisa Greenbaum E-RYT 500, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist and Author. Specializing in Yoga for trauma and mental well-being, her purpose is to empower herself and others to collectively raise our vibrations. Winner of the 2018 Canadian Presenter for canfitpro, Lisa sits on the editorial board for OptiMYz magazine, is a 100 top health influencer 2017-2021 and a global ambassador for the Women in Fitness Association. Creating inspirational experiences founded on authenticity and integrity is her mandate and she shares her passion by teaching workshops, courses and retreats both locally and internationally. She has been active in the fitness industry since 2001Never miss an episode! Subscribe to WIFA Waves on Spotify and Apple Music!

Join Luz Cabrales and Desiree Zielinski as they chat with director and filmmaker Tristien Marcellous Winfree about his film The Healing Begins Documentary.Tristien is a local Chicago writer, director, actor, producer, teaching artist, and filmmaker. He attended The University of Houston-Downtown studying Fine Arts. His film & commercial credits include Pain Is The Agent Of Change Short Film, The Healing Begins Documentary, The Tie Bar, Big Break, Teen Prevention, Wind stream Kinetic Energy. Tristien is a huge advocate for mental health awareness. He uses his platform to make change in the world one step at a time.The Healing Begins Documentary - “We're in a new era of retelling our story as black people. The healing of ourselves and the world we live in will come when it's no longer a secret thing to talk about.”Stay updated on his website www.TristienMWinfree.com and follow him on social media platforms @Tmarcellousw

Join Rent Roll Radio's host, Sterling Chapman, with his guest Michael Glaspie as they talk about subjecting to seller financing and hotel syndications. Michael is a loan officer, a real estate broker, and the co-founder of Five Pillars Realty. The company was initially designed to bridge the gap between realtors and investors, now expanding into a mega-source for real estate needs. Their team comprises primarily of veterans who invest in real estate, allowing them to understand other investors' financial goals and ambitious drive. Today, Michael shares his experiences teaching other veterans how to build the lifestyle they deserve through creative investing while still practicing real estate himself.   In this episode, you'll learn: How the rise of short-term rentals affected the hotel market despite travel restrictions The problem with full-documentation loans when acquiring local single-family properties What creative financing looks like and how it can accelerate your portfolio's growth The difference between Subject-To's and loan assumption in terms of legalities What protects sellers from giving away their property while still owing the debt in Subject-To's And much more!    About Michael Glaspie   Michael Glaspie is a commercial real estate broker in Charlotte, NC. Michael attended the University of Houston—Downtown and received his bachelor's degree in Business Management. Soon after, he earned his master's in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill.    Not only that, but Michael also served ten years in the US Army, with a majority spent in Special Operations as a Green Beret. And since purchasing his first investment property in 2014, he has switched his focus to creative investing. As a result, Michael completed several transactions in various ways, such as Subject-To, seller-financing, syndications, and buy-and-holds, in less than three years. In addition, he currently holds over 100 rental properties and short-term arbitrages in multiple states and cofounded an investment-centric real estate team called Five Pillars Realty.   Connect with Michael Glaspie! Website: www.fivepillarsrealty.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-glaspie-ii-mba-1a0731136/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.s.glaspie/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.s.glaspie 

In Episode 2 of the "Bladder Cancer Matters" podcast, host Rick Bangs interviews Dr. Heather Honoré Goltz in Part 2 of a two-part episode.  Rick and Dr. Goltz discuss what oncology social work is and how it might be helpful to bladder cancer patients.  Topics covered in the podcast include: How to find an oncology social worker to work with Benefits for bladder cancer patients of working with an oncology social worker When in your cancer journey to start working with this person This episode is sponsored by FerGene,  a new gene therapy company dedicated to creating and delivering innovative solutions for bladder cancer. The Twitter account of the University of Houston Downtown is @UHDowntown.